Enrollment
606
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, AL
Athens Renaissance School
Federal NCES profile for Athens Renaissance School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010012002417
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens Renaissance School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens Renaissance School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Renaissance School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Athens, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athens Renaissance School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Athens Renaissance School
Athens Renaissance School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Athens, Alabama, enrolling 606 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Alabama schools and 37% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.1% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Alabama average.
Enrollment of 606 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Among Athens's public schools, it stands alongside Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students): Athens Renaissance School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Athens City also operates Athens High School (1,278 students) and Athens Middle School (935 students) alongside Athens Renaissance School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Athens Renaissance School compares
Athens Renaissance School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 61% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 97% in Alabama - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,655
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Athens Renaissance School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athens City, which includes Athens Renaissance School.
$10,655
Per student
-15%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 38.8%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Athens Renaissance School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athens Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athens Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julian Newman Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens Renaissance School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alabama Connections Academy
Standard public school
7,822 students
East Limestone High School
Standard public school
1,216 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Clements High School
Standard public school
525 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Athens Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Athens Renaissance School
How many students attend Athens Renaissance School?
Athens Renaissance School has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Renaissance School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Renaissance School is 24.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athens Renaissance School?
23.1% of students at Athens Renaissance School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens Renaissance School?
The largest demographic group at Athens Renaissance School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Athens, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Renaissance School?
Athens Renaissance School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Athens Renaissance School rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Renaissance School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Athens, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
Is Athens Renaissance School a good school?
Athens Renaissance School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Athens City?
Besides Athens Renaissance School, Athens City also operates Athens High School (1,278 students), Athens Middle School (935 students), and Athens Intermediate School (641 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.
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